Have A Nice Walk

Peter and Catherine and the whole crew at Have A Nice Walk have literally changed our lives by the unbelievable care and love and attention that they have given to our girl Panda.
Panda was rescued at quite a young age and brought back to LA to join our family, from the get go I was extremely reluctant to have her socialize with other dogs due to an experience I had years ago when we had an heartbreaking incident with our new puppy due to us unknowingly being given a very sick dog who only a day after we got her deteriorated and it is too upsetting for me to go on but I think that you get the picture. Due to that experience I coveted Panda at home in case she picked up any illnesses whilst out. Over time I realized my huge mistake as Panda was acting out when new people came to the house or when out on walks, so was extremely nervous and not socialized. She is also a border collie mixed with australian cattle and so her natural herding and protecting traits became somewhat of a problem when trying to have anyone over. I enlisted the help of a trainer but it didn’t work out as her methods just didn’t seem to work with Panda. I then had to leave town for two weeks and began to panic as I had no idea what I would do with Panda for the time that I was away. And then we found Peter. After speaking with Catherine on the phone and explaining my situation, she had Peter connect with me and he then asked me to bring Panda up to the house for an evaluation. I was so touched by the fact that not only did Peter bring out his amazing dogs Poupon, Grayson, Dorito, Barney and the rest of the dogs and they welcomed Panda into the fold. His immediate calm and I what I would call ‘Peter Magic’ just calmed Panda down immediately and made her relax. What then ensued was that Peter took Panda under his wing for the two weeks that I was away, and in that two weeks, he literally turned things completely around. He worked with Panda on her ‘protection issues’ ‘her socialization issues with people and other animals’. He has a natural inbuilt ability to connect with animals and understand what it is that needs to be done to achieve results, in the kindest way. Panda went to the dog park with Peter and the Pack every day, got to know his amazing crew, who all have gone above and beyond to help Panda socialize and to know that she was safe with them. I was being sent videos and photos whilst away seeing my dog running around being happy and integrating with other dogs and people in the space of a week and a half. Panda also had a sore paw and Peter took her to the vet and soaked her paw and gave her the meds that she needed all in his own home with his own dogs. She became a part of their family and was treated with love and supported fully as he would with his own beautiful dogs. Since I got back we have continued with Peter and the crew and Panda is a different dog today than she was when I left for those two weeks. The advice that Peter has given me and his changes including her diet and how I handle situations has been life saving and has improved not only the quality of our lives but of course Panda’s. I will continue to have Panda work with Peter and the crew and Panda absolutely adores Peter she runs to him when she sees him and does a victory roll when she sees his van approaching.
He is truly a miracle worker with animals and I am so thankful to him and to Catherine and the whole crew for everything that they have done for Panda and our family.

Thanks to Peter and his walkers — Franklin and Amber — my dog, Halo, is alive. I am not a client, but I’m often at Laurel Canyon Dog Park at the same time, and can see what fun the dogs are having.
On April 1^st, Peter, Franklin and Amber actually helped to save Halo’s life! I threw a ball that was a direct hit at Halo, and got stuck at the top of his throat. No amount of shaking could get it out. As Halo was passing out from lack of oxygen, Peter, Franklin and Amber were amongst those who helped to hold Halo down, and as he went limp, someone was able to pull the rubber ball from his throat! Just … in … time.
My little guardian angel, Halo, had many guardian angels that day. Thank you!

I’ve been a client of these guys for 4 years now, and I happened to be present today when an unfortunate incident involving one of their walkers happened. He went overboard to punish HIS OWN dog after he attacked another one, and his unacceptable gesture upset and shocked a lot of people present at the park. This is quite understandable but it pains me that this one mistake from one employee (who was immediately fired on the spot) would reflect badly on all the good and hard work these people do while caring for all our dogs… I understand that some present this morning would feel the need to write about it, but they’re basing their comment on a single incident versus some of us knowing these people for years.

This place deserves nothing but a 5 star. You really just have to see for urself.
You will never find better people to watch over your babies than Peter and Catherine. They have been taking care of my dog for almost three years now, Everytime I’m outta town I drop Marley off at their place and I don’t have to worry about a thing. I would not leave my dog anywhere but with them because I know they are serious dog lovers and they love and care for each and every one of them.

These guys come to the dog park on Mulholland everyday at like 10am. It’s usually three people with 20 – 25 dogs. They have a hard time controlling them and just the other day one of the dogs freaked out on my dog and tried biting viciously. One of the guys turned and said good boy to the dog. I nearly knocked him out for saying that. These people shouldn’t be watching dogs. I own a german shepherd and he has never shown aggression. I would not let these guys watch my dog. One day the dogs will attack like a pack and I want to see them control it. Yelling just doesn’t cut it when a dog fight starts. A lawsuit is a coming if they insist on bringing a pack of dogs to the park. You’ve been warned.

Thankyou for everything. well maybe not everything but you know what i mean.lol.
God bless you and Catherine and may you have much success in your buisness. Take care.

Peter has been our dog’s «camp counsellor» since we rescued her five years ago. She enjoys her time with him so much that she literally leaps into his truck when he comes to our house to pick her up. This is not just a job for Peter. I truly believe that he cares as much about our dog as we do. Another friend of ours who works with Peter had one of their dogs in the animal hospital for awhile and Peter and Catherine actually went to go visit the pup in the hospital several times. What other dog walker would do that? Peter is responsible, trustworthy, and very competent. Whomever wrote a negative review on here knows nothing about this man and his business.

Peter, Catherine and everyone at Have a Nice Walk are wonderful caring people. Peter has been taking my dogs to the park 3 days a week for over 3 years now. Peter and Catherine even found us the perfect addition to our family when we wanted another dog. We now have 2 beautiful Golden Retrievers who love Peter and are looking out the window with such eagerness every morning hoping this is day they get to go with Peter. Peter and Catherine always watch my guys when we go out of town and I feel assured that they are being well taken care of. Peter has always given great advice when needed and I would trust my dogs with him anytime, anywhere.
On a personal note, I think very highly of Peter and Catherine. They are always available to help out in a pinch, and I feel they would do anything to protect the dogs in their care. If you need a dog walker or to board to your pup… Peter is your guy!!!

Well on Tuesday and Thursday, Moon sits by the door waiting for the sound of Peter’s van. ””She know that means a good time. In the four years she has been a clinet of Peter’s she spends spending quality time and now has some good friends. Peter ia leader of the pack. and make Moon feel she is his favorit. Putting together the right combination his dog’s energy’s is a gift peter has. Before Peter, Moon had no intrust in leaving the house let alone having friends to play with. It has made me guilt free at work and our time together even better. Jean I

Peter and Catherine are amazing and wonderful people who care deeply about the dogs they care for. I have witnessed their dedication to the proper care and safety of dogs and their reliability is unmatched.
Peter has a key to my house and I trust him implicitly to come pick up our dog when he says and to bring him back happy and exhausted. We often have Peter and Catherine watch him for several days as we both travel. They ensure our dog gets his special food and his medications. I LOVE the personal «concierge-​style» service and attention they provide!
I’ve recommended Peter and Catherine to several friends and business acquaintances and have only received glowing reports. They are the BEST!

Peter takes our two dogs to the park as often as five days a week. They both love him and go insane when they see him. When we go out of town, our dogs stay with Peter and Katherine at their home. They roam, cage-​free, around their house, and at night, the little dog gets to sleep in their bed! You can tell the difference in them on days they have spent with Peter. They are happy and tired out. Don’t know what we would do without Peter, Katherine, and the staff at Have a Nice Walk.

We’ve been using Have a Nice Walk for about a year and are so lucky to have Peter and his helpers take care of our dog, Mini. She gets picked up in the morning and taken to Laurel Canyon Dog Park for several hours of doggy fun and then brought home in the early/​mid afternoon. When she gets home she is happily exhausted!
And in the rare occassion that we need to go out of town– we leave our pup in Peter’s care and she has a blast with all the other pups at his house. He takes care of her like she is his own.
Whenever I go to the dog park with our dog during the week– I see Peter there with his pack and he is always engaged with them and keeps them moving. If you ever need a person to take your pup to the dog park during the week so they get some exercise in– don’t hesitate to call on Have a Nice Walk!

Peter has been taking care of my dogs for 3 years now.
He comes to my home 4 times a week and is a really great guy.
My family really likes Peter, he has keys to my house and is a total good guy.
I recommend him highly.
My neighbor has been using him for the past year and thinks the world of Peter.

Peter Is a great pack leader and takes the best care of our dog. Always reliable and dependable. Extremely personable and a gift to busy dog lovers in Los Angeles.

Peter is a life saver! He comes to pick our dog up at home twice a week. Our puppy used to be so scared of other dogs but with Peter’s love and care she has really acclaimed to the dog park and LOVES her time out with Peter and his crew.
Peter takes out a whole pack of dogs and also does cage free boarding at his home. We haven’t boarded our little one yet but will be visiting his home soon to check it out. He knows all of the dogs by names and he is in the business for the love of animals.
He has several staff members that help him out and it is truly a load off of our backs to know that our puppy is getting exercise and socialization during the day while we are at work. I believe he picks her up around 9am ish and she gets home a little after 3pm, has a kong and then passes out. It’s a nice break during the busy work week. We used to take her to Four Paws but she hurt herself jumping off of one of the slides there and we didn’t really care for the way that the owner handled the situation. Furthermore, after her injury we were told that she would have to have an extremely expensive surgery and through a lot of research found out it is really bad for your dogs joints for them to play on the slippery surface inside. At the Laurel Canyon dog park where Peter takes her she is outside and has tons of space to run around and play AND the cost if the same. I think its a no brainer.